Buddhism

Dharamshala: Kalon Ven. Karma Gelek Yuthok, Department of Religion and Culture attended the completion ceremony of one-year Tantric course for Geshemas. Out of Thirty-six Geshemas in two batches, twenty-three Geshema today became the first to complete Tantric course. The completion certificates were conferred this morning to the nuns at a ceremony held at Gyutoe Monastery. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Monday was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by the Reitaku University in Kashiwa, Japan. His Holiness was received by President of the Reitaku University, Mototaka Hiroike and Vice-president Osamu Nakayama. More

-Report filed by Thinlay Chukki, EU, Human Rights Desk, DIIR- New Delhi: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) organised a plenary discussion on the topic ‘Changing Geopolitics: Why Tibet Remains the Core in India-China Relations’ following the launch of its flagship report titled ‘Tibet was never a part of China: But Middle More

Let me share a very special feeling I experienced this Lhakar as the temporary Official Photographer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Last night I received a call assigning me to take photos of His Holiness' teachings. Therefore this morning was a very different experience. I woke up earlier than usual, took a shower and went straight to Tsuglagkhang. At first, I was curious as well as bit tensed. More

-Filed by Office of Tibet, Moscow- Kazan, Russia: Honorary Representative Telo Tulku Rinpoche was invited as the chief guest to open the “Days of Tibetan Culture” in Kazan the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia on 10 September. More

Dharamsala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama applauded the anti-corruption campaign led by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, saying that the leadership is “tackling corruption with boldness.” He added, however, that the “best way to tackle corruption is to focus on transforming human emotions, cultivating transparency in work, truthfulness and self-discipline in individuals. More

Moscow, Russia: The Moscow based Tibet Culture & Information Center (Office of Tibet, Moscow) organized a “Thank you Russia” tour in collaboration with Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. The group was headed by Kachen Geshe Dondup. The eight monks have had an extensive program throughout Russia since 6 July starting in Moscow. The second stop of the “Thank you Russia” tour was St. More

Bengaluru: His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Dalai Lama Institute for Higher studies located near Bengaluru where His Holiness was invited to inaugurate the new men's hostel sponsored by Kaiser Foundation from Switzerland. Following which, His Holiness gave a talk to students and Tibetans at Amphitheatre who came from Tibetan settlements in south. More

PTI | Aug 10, 2018 BENGALURU: Ruing that India has lost the ‘Nalanda tradition’, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday expressed his commitment to revive the ancient Indian knowledge. The Tibetan spiritual leader emphasised that modern India needed this ancient knowledge and hence, it should be revived. More

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday asserted that Tibetans are ready to be part of China, if they would be allowed to preserve their culture and language. The spiritual leader while addressing 'Thank You Karnataka' event, said, "Tibetan issue will never die, it will remain. We are not seeking independence. More

Nagpur, Maharashtra: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay attended a brief event hosted by Nagpur members of the Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch, a national Tibet Support Group, at the Rajkumar Kewalramani School on 8 August. The President expressed his gratitude to the members for their support and solidarity towards Tibet's just cause. More

Nagpur, Maharashtra: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay attended a brief event hosted by Nagpur members of the Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch, a national Tibet Support Group, at the Rajkumar Kewalramani School on 8 August. The President expressed his gratitude to the members for their support and solidarity towards Tibet's just cause. More

Sao Paulo: The Tibet House Brasil in collaboration with the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) organised an orientation lecture on Social, Emotional, Ethical (SEE) Learning (previously known as Secular Ethics) program developed by the Emory University in Atlanta (USA) at the UNIFESP auditorium on 8 August. More

Bhandara, Maharashtra: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay interacted with the Tibetan community at the Norgyeling Settlement, Bhandara during his visit to the settlement on 7 August. Addressing the Tibetan community, the President admired the initiative and participation of the community in the discourses on Introduction to Buddhism at the settlement. More

Ladakh: Addressing students and staff of Tibetan Children’s Village gathered at the open ground under the bright blue sky, His Holiness said that majority of Tibetans in Tibet and in exile place their trust him and his following message is for them. Referring to Tibetan sense of perseverance, His Holiness said, “we have faced a lot of difficulties yet the Tibetan spirit remains strong. More

Dharamshala: CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay addressed students of summer camp organized by Upper TCV school . Every year Tibetan students from the diaspora get enrolled in summer school camp program wherein the students are given education and exercises to learn Tibetan langauge, culture, music, history and basic teachings on Buddhism. More

Dharamshala: CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay addressed students of summer camp organized by Upper TCV school . Every year Tibetan students from the diaspora get enrolled in summer school camp program wherein the students are given education and exercises to learn Tibetan langauge, culture, music, history and basic teachings on Buddhism. More